AXIS 221 Network Camera

High performance, professional day and night network camera

  • Day & night functionality
  • Up to 45 frames per second in VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
  • Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
  • Multi-window motion detection

High performance, professional day and night network camera

The AXIS 221 Network Camera is a high performance camera for round-the-clock surveillance over IP networks. The camera provides high quality images under all lighting conditions, which makes it an ideal solution for indoor/outdoor applications, e.g. surveillance of buildings, roads, parking areas, garages, railway stations and airports.

Day & Night functionality

The AXIS 221 features an automatic, removable infrared-cut filter, which enables the camera to provide color video when there is sufficient light, and black/white video in dark conditions. It uses a high performance Pentax lens and a progressive scan CCD image sensor that enables moving objects to be presented without distortion.

Advanced event management

The AXIS 221 also supports a number of advanced features that give the camera increased flexibility and capabilities, including Power over Ethernet, video motion detection, pre- and post-alarm buffer, and inputs/outputs for connecting external devices such as door sensors and relays to activate light or close doors.

Product review: Network Computing, United Kingdom, July 2005

"Its latest 221 Network Camera takes surveillance to the next level as not only can it function in any lighting condition, but it also offers simultaneous, Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 playback with support for Power over Ethernet, with one of the fastest frame rates currently available."
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Housings

VT Verso Housing

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VT Vandal-resistant Housing

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AXIS T92A Housing

Protective housing for Axis network cameras
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Lenses

Pentax Varifocal Lens 5-50 mm

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Illuminators

AXIS T90B40 IR-LED

Highly flexible infrared LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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AXIS T90B35 W-LED

Highly flexible white LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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AXIS T90B20 IR-LED

Highly flexible infrared LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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AXIS T90B15 W-LED

Highly flexible white LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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AXIS T90B30 IR-LED

Highly flexible infrared LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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AXIS T90B25 W-LED

Highly flexible white LED illuminator with interchangable lenses
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Power over Ethernet

AXIS T8154 60W SFP Midspan

For network or fiber installations.
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AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port

IEEE 802.3af compliant power injector for standard Cat 5 network cables. Supporting up to eight AXIS Network Cameras/Video Servers. Metal casing.
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AXIS T8133 Midspan 30 W 1-port

Single port PoE+ midspan, IEEE 802.3at (30 W). The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS PoE Midspan 16 port

IEEE 802.3af compliant power injector for standard Cat 5 network cables. Supporting up to sixteen AXIS Network Cameras/Video Servers. Metal casing.
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AXIS T8123-E Outdoor Midspan 30 W 1-port

Outdoor-ready IP66-rated midspan compliant with IEEE802.3af and 802.3at.
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AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan

Single port High PoE midspan, 60 W. Compliant with IEEE 802.3at and 802.3af. The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port

Single port PoE midspan, IEEE 802.3af (15W). The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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AXIS T81B22 DC 30 W Midspan 1-port

12/24 V DC PoE midspan. IEEE 802.3af (15 W) for 24 V DC input, IEEE802.3at (30 W) for 12 V DC input. The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an integrated DIN-clip.
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AXIS T8125 AC 24 V Midspan 60 W 1-port

24 V AC High PoE midspan, 60 W. Compliant with IEEE 802.3.at and 802.3af. The midspan can be installed on a wall, shelf or DIN rail with an accessory DIN clip.
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Cables and connectors

Network cable coupler indoor slim

Female/female RJ45 coupler. Slim and compact size. For indoor use. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated cable.
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Network Cable Coupler IP66

Compact IP66-rated female/female RJ45 cable coupler. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated outdoor cable.
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Network cable coupler indoor

Female/female RJ45 coupler. For indoor use. Perfect when you need to extend a pre-terminated cable.
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Installation Tools

AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool

Simplicity in your hand.
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AXIS T8414 Installation Display

A battery-powered handheld device that simplifies the field installation of Axis network cameras as well as analog cameras.
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